Too young for the MMR shot, babies become ‘sitting ducks’ in measles outbreaks
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A measles outbreak in South Carolina has highlighted the vulnerability of babies too young to be vaccinated, who rely on herd immunity to protect them from the disease. With vaccination rates dropping, doctors and parents are growing increasingly concerned about the risk of measles outbreaks and the potential consequences for young children.
A measles outbreak in South Carolina has put babies at risk. Since they are too young for the vaccine, they rely on herd immunity. The outbreak has slowed, but measles is spreading in many states. Doctors are offering early MMR doses to protect infants. Vaccination rates are dropping, and officials are pushing for individual freedom over public health. This has led to a rise in measles cases, with 17 outbreaks this year and 48 last year.
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